Final snazzy blog post

During our 17 days to make a difference I have been more helpful around the house with jobs and dishes and tidying up e.t.c. I haven't really learned much about other people because they are just writing about jobs we do. I have learned that people are becoming more helpful around their house though and things like that. Overall I think that I put in quite a lot of effort towards my 17 days to make a difference but I think that I could have done a few different jobs because I did quite a few of the same things, I would give me a 8/10. what I have learned about being a good citizen is that helping out your parents can save a lot of time by just cleaning your room or something so that you can get it over and done with instead of worrying about it later.

Day 17

LAST DAY!! Today for my 17 days to make a difference I tried to do as much as I possobly could, I...... cleaned my room, my brothers rooom, my sisters room, tidied up the house,vacuumed, and just did my house chores.

Day 16

Today I couldn't really do much because I was off sick so i just cleaned my sisters room and the house up a bit. I know that they appreciated it because mum said thanks.

Day 15

Today Anna came over and we took my dog Tessa for a walk.after we took her for a walk we gave her a bath and also my cat because he was really dirty.We also let my sister hang out with us because she was bored.Afterwards she said thanks.

Day 14

Today I brought some lollies and gave some to my brother and my sister and I know that they appreciated it because they both said thanks to me.I was also being really nice to my sister because we usually aren't too nice to each other.

Day 13

Today for my 17 days to make a difference I did.... well I cleaned out my brothers room because it was a big mess.I also organised my mum's workroom for her becasue she had just had a client. I cleaned her shelves, remade her massaging table and set everything out nicely.They don't know that I have cleaned up for them but I know that they will say thankyou to me!!!=D

Day 13

Today for my difference I did a lot; I let my brother go on my computer time, helped pack the dishwasher, tidied my sisters room and my room and helped my sister with her maths homework . I know that everyone was happy when I made a difference because everyone said a big thankyou to me and I was really happy.

Day 12

Today I helped out my sister with her homework because she was stuck on a science experiment.I also unpacked all the shopping stuff when my mum came home from shopping.

I know that my sister appreciated me helping her because she was really stuck and then said a huge thanks to me when her homework was all done.I know that my mum appreciated my help because she said thank you soo much nats!

Day 11

Today I took my dog for a walk and gave her a massive bath afterwards, I also gave my cat a bath because he likes having baths lol but not my other cat. I know that they appreciated it because they were on highs afterwards.I also raked up all the leaves in the front and back lawn.I am glad that I cleaned up all the leaves because it looks a lot better now.

Day 10

Today for my 17 days to make a difference I made hot chocolates for everyone in my family and I also did some ironing for my mum.I know that everyone liked my hot chocolate because they all said that it was yum and said thanks. I know that my mum was happy that I did the ironing because she wont have to do much.

Day 9

Today I helped my mum out by peeling the potatoes and the carrots and onion(it made my eyes water heaps) for dinner. I knew that she was happy because she didn't want her mascara to run when she was peeling the onions. I also cleaned the house so that she wouldn't have to worry about that too.I know that she appreciated it because she said thankyou soooo much nats because she has a sore elbow at the moment.

Day 8

Today I helped mum my dad with some work in the garage by tidying it up because it was quite messy. I know that my dad was grateful because he said thanks to me I felt good because he wouldn't have to clean the whole garage up himself.

Day 7

Tonight I made dinner for my family. I felt good when I made dinner because everyone enjoyed it and mum was stressed about having to make dinner. I know that everyone appreciated because everyone said that it was nice and thanked me.

Day 6

Today I bought my sister some lollies because she ran out of money. I also tidied my brothers room for him after my netball and dried the dishes.I know that everyone appreciated it because they all said thanks to me and my sis paid me back later on but I said that she didn't need to.

Day 5

Today I helped my nan with her house because she has just moved into her new home. I know that I made a difference because the house had a lot more space. I know that she was happy because she has put out her back so she couldn't and gave me a big hug. I feel happy that I helped her because she seemed really cheerful and a lot more relaxed.

Day 5

Tonight I tidied up my sisters room for her because all of her clothes were chucked on the floor.I know that I made a difference because her room was A LOT tidier than before. I really hoe that she appreciates it because she didn't realise that I have tidied her room because she hasn't been in her room yet.I feel really happy thar I cleaned her room for her because I won't have to trip over her clothes every time I go in.

Day 4

Today I donated 5,000 grains of rice to the poor on freerice.com. I know that I made a difference because the computer said that I have donated 5,000 grains of rice to the poor. I felt very happy with what I gave to the poor and I know that a few people will be happy to have a proper dinner instead of just a handfull of rice.

Day 3

Hay. Iv'e just finished cooking dinner to save my mum from doing it and also gave my brother my computer time.I know that I made a difference because dinner was made and my brother was on the computer. I felt good when I made dinner for my mum because she was really happy and relieved that she didn't have to worry about it. I felt good when I let my brother go on the computer as well because then he wouldn't be nagging me later on for me to get off, he said thanks.lol.

Day 2

Tonight I set the dinner table and then I cleaned it up afterwards.I felt good when I cleaned up everything because it would save having to worry about it later, I think that mum & dad were grateful because they said thanks to me.

Day 1

Today I helped mum out after school by tidying my room and vacuuming and then did the dishes.I know that I made a difference because the dishes were done, the floor was vacuumed and my room was tidy.I felt good when I did the deed because it meant that mum didn't have to worry about the dishes or vacuuming or me having to pick up my clothes off my bedroom floor later on.I think my mum felt really happy.

What makes me a good citizen

what makes me a good citizen is...
~ be kind to others
~help mum with the dishes,washing .e.t.c.
~make my bed and clean my room everyday
~respect everyone and look out for others
~put people before myself
~do things without having to be told

As part of our Inquiry unit, Room 12 from New Zealand has decided to put our topic on citizenship into practice. We have the challenge of performing one kind deed, each day, for 17 days, starting from the 18th of June, 2008. Follow us as we blog our citizenship journey.

what makes a good citizen

A good citizen is somebody who is helpful to their community and everyone in it.A good citizen is some who respects others and their property. They are helpful and considerate and willing to put others first. They listen to the views of others and thinks about what they have to say.They respect the environment and does not damage it in anyway.A good citizen works hard.They have good manners.They are always putting others before themselves and are always trying their best and willing to learn.